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KRAM2 (1981) - NORMAL LIFE

KRAM2 (1981) - NORMAL LIFE

ORMAL LIFE: A raw, direct declaration, without filter. This work expresses a total rejection of routine, of conformity, and of life ruled by social codes. It embodies the thirst for freedom, the need for intensity, that inner fire that pushes to live differently — stronger, truer, more vibrant. Through this provocative message, the artist celebrates those who dare to step out of the frame, who do not content themselves with merely existing, but choose to burn their own path. It is an ode to difference, to passion, and to the sweet madness of living without compromise. A punchy, authentic, visceral work — a cry against normality. _____ A visual and emotional explosion KRAM2’s art hits like a shock wave. Raw, instinctive and charged with meaning, each work invites reflection. Painted by hand with care and intention, his creations reflect an intense life journey and visceral creativity — always guided by the desire to shake up consciences and inspire change. ⎯ A childhood driven by the urgency to express oneself Born in the 1980s, at a time when street art was rising in France, KRAM2 grows up in a world where visual expression was omnipresent. He discovers the first tags, wild murals, the silent screams of city walls. A visual shock awakens something powerful in him: the need to paint, to transgress, to exist in his own way. ⎯ From instinct to identity At 13, he begins to write on walls what he cannot say aloud. Pseudonyms change, styles evolve, but one thing remains: to paint to stay upright. Even after finding professional stability, he never lets go of his skateboard or his camera. Art is always there, on standby, ready to be reborn. ⎯ The birth of KRAM2 Twenty years later, a meeting upends his trajectory and revives the flame. He reconnects with his creative essence. He is reborn under the name KRAM2 — a tribute to his own first name, and to the person who now shares his life. ⎯ An art of heart and conscience KRAM2 paints what he feels, what he sees, what questions him. His work speaks of identity, childhood, struggle and resilience. It is not decorative: it is a mirror held up to the world. Today, his works have traveled to more than 35 countries. From independent galleries to urban walls, they strike, captivate and move beyond cultures. ⎯ The KRAM2 BOY — Symbol of innocence At the heart of his universe stands a symbol: the KRAM2 BOY. A pure inner child — curious, fearless, free — who continues to create without limits. He embodies what remains true, essential, living… and reminds us that at the origin of every creation there is a dream. ____ Hand-painted works in only 50 copies. Each copy of this series will therefore be different. Slight variations in color or appearance may occur depending on screens or displays. Technique: acrylic paint + water-based pigment-rich inks. Frame included dimensions: 23 cm X 28 cm x 6 cm Signed by hand Delivered with the frame + the Kram2Boy Lego + the authenticity sticker

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